2026:HHC:4519 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No. 1746 of 2026 Decided on : 26.02.2026 Vijay Kumar and others …Petitioners Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and others …Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioners : Mr. Mohit Thakur, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Rajat Chauhan, Assistant Advocate General. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) As the petitioners have approached the Court directly without first approaching the competent Authority, this petition is disposed of with the observation that in case any representation is preferred by the petitioners on the issue raised in the petition, then the same be decided by the Authority concerned, within a period of 12 weeks as from the date of receipt thereof, by passing a speaking order. Pending 1Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2026:HHC:4519 miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge February 26, 2026 (Shivank Thakur)